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Home uroflowmetry – Looking beyond the single flow test

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Home uroflowmetry (HUF) is a non-invasive method for assessing the lower urinary tract function by measuring urine flow rate and voided volume in a patient’s home, outside of a clinical setting. For this narrative review, relevant studies were identified through a targeted PubMed search and complemented by the authors’ clinical and research expertise. This review describes the innovational journey of HUF, from early funnel-based devices to the development of connected medical devices integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital bladder diaries. It also highlights how repeated measurements capture intra-individual variability in voiding, influenced by circadian rhythm and bladder filling, and compares the reliability and acceptability of home versus clinic-based testing. The review further outlines the potential clinical value of HUF in diagnosis and treatment decision-making, while noting the limited availability of outcome-based validation studies. Finally, the prospective directions are outlined, including technological advancements and the next steps required to achieve widespread clinical implementation.

Source: Continence Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.contre.2025.100095

Authors: Stefan De Wachter, Eduard Van Beeck Morales, Gunter De Win

Institutions: University of Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital, University College Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $900